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Accept PayPal and credit card payments through online checkout or payment requests with Booqable.

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Accept rental payments with PayPal

Connect PayPal to Booqable to give customers a familiar way to pay for rental bookings online. Customers can sign in to their PayPal account to complete payment or, where available, pay by credit or debit card without creating an account.

Choose whether to collect the full rental amount or a partial payment during checkout. You can also require customers to pay a refundable security deposit when they book.

PayPal processes the transaction, while Booqable records the payment against the corresponding rental order.

Payment features supported by PayPal

PayPal supports the following payment workflows through Booqable:

Feature	What to expect
PayPal checkout	Let customers pay for rental bookings using their PayPal account.
Credit and debit cards	Allow eligible customers to pay by card without signing in to PayPal, when guest checkout is available.
Full or partial payments	Collect the full rental amount or require a partial payment upfront during checkout.
Security deposits	Collect refundable security deposits alongside rental payments at checkout.
Payment requests	Send payment requests from your PayPal account to collect outstanding balances or additional payments for rental orders.
Payment records	Automatically record successful PayPal payments against the corresponding Booqable orders.
Refunds	Process refunds through your PayPal account, then manually register the refund in Booqable to update the order balance.

Getting started with PayPal

You’ll need a PayPal account to connect with Booqable. A PayPal Business account is required if you want to enable eligible guest checkout options for customers paying without a PayPal account.

Install the PayPal app from the Booqable App Store and connect your PayPal account. Once connected, configure how much customers need to pay during online checkout.

For detailed connection instructions and payment settings, follow the setup guide.

View PayPal setup guide

Frequently asked questions

Do customers need a PayPal account to pay?

Not always. Customers can pay using their PayPal account, while eligible PayPal Business accounts may also offer guest checkout for credit and debit card payments. Availability depends on PayPal's eligibility requirements and account settings.

Can I collect partial payments through PayPal?

Yes. You can configure Booqable to collect either the full rental amount or a partial payment during checkout. The remaining balance can be collected separately.

Can I collect security deposits with PayPal?

Yes. You can require a refundable security deposit to be paid during online checkout. PayPal does not support placing temporary credit card authorization holds directly from Booqable.

Can I send payment requests through PayPal?

Yes. You can send payment requests from your PayPal account to collect outstanding balances or additional payments. Unlike Stripe, Booqable doesn't support sending PayPal payment requests directly from rental orders.

Can I issue PayPal refunds from Booqable?

No. Refunds must be processed through PayPal. After issuing a refund, you can register the refunded amount as a negative manual payment in Booqable to keep the order balance accurate.

What's the difference between PayPal and Stripe?

Both integrations allow customers to pay for rental bookings online. PayPal focuses on PayPal wallet payments and eligible card payments during checkout. Stripe supports additional payment workflows within Booqable, including payment requests, direct card charges, credit card pre-authorizations, and Tap to Pay.

Are there additional fees for using PayPal?

Yes. Booqable charges an additional transaction fee for payments processed through the PayPal app, based on your subscription plan. Standard PayPal processing fees also apply. See Booqable's payment documentation for the current rates.